A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin

  Alright, so let me start by saying that a major perk of being a librarian is getting to read books before they hit the street.  This is one of those books.  Its official release date is July 23rd and you will definitely find it on our shelves after that.
  A Really Awesome Mess is a really awesome book.  The story is told through the alternating voices of Emmy and Justin.  Both have been sent to Heartland Academy (a.k.a. Assland), a reform school for emotionally disturbed youth.  Emmy earned her ticket by bullying a bully on Facebook (among other things) and Justin arrives after swallowing a fistful of Tylenol (among other things).
  Despite the seemingly grim circumstances surrounding their intake, neither Emmy nor Justin believes that they should be there.  As they get to know the other kids in their group, and one another, they find that they are all more alike than they want to admit.
  Ultimately, A Really Awesome Mess acts as a window, and sometimes a mirror, into the difficult lives of teens.  Family issues, eating disorders and sexual promiscuity all make an appearance within its pages.  Throw in friendship, romance and an escapade with a pig, and you've got one entertaining ride.  This book should not be missed.